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At this camp I had the unique experience of showing all these seasoned Westerners that it was possible to make a fire by the friction of two sticks. This has long been a specialty of mine; I use a thong and a bow as the simplest way.
Ernest Thompson Seton

Meaning of "thong" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THONG

Old English thwang; related to Old High German dwang reins, Old Norse thvengr strap.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THONG

thong  [θɒŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THONG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thong is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THONG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of thong in the English dictionary

The first definition of thong in the dictionary is a thin strip of leather or other material, such as one used for lashing things together. Other definition of thong is a whip or whiplash, esp one made of leather. Thong is also a skimpy article of beachwear, worn by men or women, consisting of thin strips of leather or cloth attached to a piece of material that covers the genitals while leaving the buttocks bare.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THONG

thon
Thonburi
thonder
thongage
thonged
Thor
thoracenteses
thoracentesis
thoraces
thoracic
thoracic duct
thoracically
thoracocenteses
thoracocentesis
thoracoplasties
thoracoplasty
thoracoscope
thoracostomy

WORDS THAT END LIKE THONG

along
among
belong
diphthong
dong
for a song
Haiphong
hong
Hong Kong
in the wrong
Lapsang Souchong
long
monophthong
pakthong
Qui Nhong
song
souchong
strong
triphthong
wrong

Synonyms and antonyms of thong in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «thong» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THONG

Find out the translation of thong to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of thong from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thong» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

丁字裤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tanga
570 millions of speakers

English

thong
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेटी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثونغ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стринги
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tanga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফালি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lanière
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Thong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Riemen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Tバック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

끈 팬티
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thong
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thong
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sırım
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

laccio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stringi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стринги
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

curea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στρινγκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

riem
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

thong
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

thong
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thong

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THONG»

The term «thong» is very widely used and occupies the 8.699 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THONG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «thong» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «thong» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thong

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3 QUOTES WITH «THONG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word thong.
1
Hank Azaria
I wore a thong and a bra and a wig. Those things hurt. I mean, thongs? Like, they dig in. It takes a tough man to be a woman.
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Benjamin Koldyke
The panty-line thing shouldn't be a big deal. I think we should just all agree that panty lines are OK. Because the thong thing is... just uncomfortable.
3
Ernest Thompson Seton
At this camp I had the unique experience of showing all these seasoned Westerners that it was possible to make a fire by the friction of two sticks. This has long been a specialty of mine; I use a thong and a bow as the simplest way.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THONG»

Discover the use of thong in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thong and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Knotted Thong: Structures of Mimesis in Persius
Addressing each of the six satires, as well as the introductory "Choliambics", the author uses modern critical theory to assess Persius' artistry.
Daniel M. Hooley, 1997
2
Aikido Basics
In Aikido Basics, the beginning student will find invaluable advice and information for the study of this popular form of martial arts.
Phong Thong Dang, Lynn Seiser, 2011
3
Advanced Aikido
With over 400 illustrations and detailed instructions from one of the leading teachers in the field, even the most experienced practitioners can benefit from the lessons in this book.
Phong Thong Dang, Lynn Seiser, 2006
4
Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts
This guide calls for teachers and practitioners of all martial arts to question their motives and goals and to go beyond the known - the ultimate goal of the martial arts.
Tri Thong Dang, 2001
5
Red Is a Dragon: A Book of Colors
A Chinese American girl provides rhyming descriptions of the great variety of colors she sees around her, from the red of a dragon, firecrackers, and lychees to the brown of her teddy bear.
Roseanne Thong, 2008
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Gerry Wedd: Thong Cycle
This latest book in the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) series showcases the work of a unique artist who works in a wide range of media, including ceramics, public art, jewellery and fabric design.
‎2008
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Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes
Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Roseanne Thong, 2013
8
Sisqo: The Man Behind the Thong
Named one of Vibe Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, Sisqo is a force to reckon with,. In Sisqo: The Man Behind the Thong, Leah Furman finds the man inside the reigning master of the rap world.
Leah Furman, 2001
9
Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World
A lively compilation of wishing traditions from around the world provides insight into the cultures of lands far and near while reminding readers of the similarities we all share. 15,000 first printing.
Roseanne Thong, 2008
10
The Thong Also Rises: Further Misadventures from Funny Women ...
This isn't the case with The Thong Also Rises. Hot on the (high) heels of Sand in My Bra and Whose Panties Are These? comes this collection of the best in women’s travel and humor writing.
Jennifer L. Leo, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THONG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thong is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chrissy Teigen Sunbathes Topless and Shows Off Her Perfect Butt …
Dressed in nothing else but black thong swimsuit bottoms, Teigen is lying on a boat deck, holding a glass in one hand and giving the world a view of her perfect ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
2
Kendall Jenner Poses Topless in Thong for Calvin Klein: Pics
Watch out, Kim! Kim Kardashian has bared it all for high-fashion shoots with Paper magazine and British GQ, but her younger half-sister Kendall Jenner just ... «Us Magazine, Jul 15»
3
In Praise of Thongs: Why I Say No to Granny Panties
According to a trend piece in the New York Times yesterday, young women en masse are ditching thongs for their supposedly comfier, more practical and subtly ... «HarpersBAZAAR.com, May 15»
4
Young Women Say No to Thongs
Sales of thongs decreased 7 percent over the last year, while sales of fuller styles — briefs, boy shorts and high-waist briefs — have grown a collective 17 ... «New York Times, May 15»
5
Topless Amber Rose suns herself in a thong bikini on Hawaiian …
The star was enjoying some downtime with her bodyguard Cordell Parker on the Hawaiian island and the duo were seen taking a dip to cool-off after soaking up ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
6
'Too sexy' American Apparel thong bodysuit ad banned for model …
The female model poses on the retailer's website in a "lips print cotton spandex sleeveless thong bodysuit," baring her buttocks. She is shown looking back at ... «Syracuse.com, Mar 15»
7
Bobby Cole Norris' schlong thong has evolved to a willykini
Following on from the bulging success of the Schlong Thong, swimwear revolutionary Bobby Cole Norris has done it again, this time in the form of the penis sock ... «Metro, Feb 15»
8
Thong Le, death row inmate convicted in Jackson County killings …
JACKSON, Mississippi -- Death row inmate Thong Le wants the Mississippi Supreme Court to order prosecutors to turn over information about a witness they ... «Mississippi Press, Nov 14»
9
VIDEO: Watch 18-Year-Old Channing Tatum Strip Down to a Thong
While we anxiously wait for Magic Mike XXL, Us Weekly has the perfect video to tide us over. The magazine has released footage of an 18-year-old Channing ... «TV Guide, Oct 14»
10
Ciara ambushed by thong-clad Ukrainian prankster in Paris
He was reportedly standing outside the venue wearing a trench coat, then disrobed to reveal his black thong and gold sequin top. He proceeded to pose for ... «Los Angeles Times, Sep 14»

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